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49,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember holed & corroded at suspension tiebar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside freont wiper blade smearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
welding repairs covered in underseal
wiper blades worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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M177 RAJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M177 RAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M177 RAJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1994.
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